| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $42.98 | 9.285% | $46.9707 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.43 | 10.615% | $15.9617 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.38 | 8.599% | $156.7952 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.64 | 10.380% | $10.6406 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.34 | 11.293% | $131.7041 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.54 | 12.275% | $176.878 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.81 | 13.361% | $92.7406 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.12 | $631.6909 | $631.69 | $631.70 | $631.70 | |